Bill Text: TX HR1863 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1863

Bill Title: In memory of Robert Leroy Looney of Evant.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR1863 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR1863-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1863



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The life of a highly respected oil and gas industry
	leader drew to a close with the passing of Robert Leroy Looney of
	Evant on December 1, 2022, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, Rob Looney was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on
	June 2, 1943, to Walter and Helen Looney, and he grew up with five
	brothers, Charles, Walter, Larry, Donald, and Harold, and a sister,
	Janice; a graduate of Iola High School, he earned an education
	degree from the University of Kansas and a juris doctor degree from
	its school of law; and
	WHEREAS, Embarking on a career with the Phillips Petroleum
	Company, Mr. Looney served in its legal departments in Colorado,
	Alaska, Texas, and Oklahoma before settling in Austin in 1976 to
	become senior vice president of the Texas Association of Business;
	in 1982, he established his own legal practice; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Looney joined the Texas Oil and Gas Association
	in 1988, and during his 26 years as president, he oversaw a number
	of changes that led to the establishment of new industry safety
	guidelines and the responsible production of natural resources;
	moreover, he created the TXOGA Insurance Agency and the TXOGA
	Workers' Compensation Safety Group; additionally, he served on the
	Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and with the U.S. Oil &
	Gas Association; upon his retirement in 2014, he was honored with
	the prestigious TXOGA Distinguished Service Award; and
	WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Looney served the Evant Chamber
	of Commerce as president, and he helped put into place the Evant
	Independent School District Heritage Foundation; in all his
	endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Charlotte,
	and his daughters, Stacy and Krissy; and
	WHEREAS, Admired for his kind and generous nature, Rob Looney
	lived a life that was rich in personal and professional
	achievements, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to
	those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Leroy Looney
	and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
	wife, Charlotte Bennight Looney; to his daughters, Stacy Looney and
	Krissy Lilljedahl, and their mother, Linda Strang Looney; to his
	son-in-law, Bobby Lilljedahl; to his grandchildren, Lila Grace,
	Jace, and Elli Lilljedahl; to his wife's children, Sheldon Bennight
	and his wife, Jessica, and their son, Jackson, and Shelley Barrett
	and her children, Gracie and Jett; to his brothers, Walter Looney
	and his wife, Lyndeen, Larry Looney and his wife, Jenel, Donald
	Looney and his wife, Sue, and Harold Looney and his wife, Chris; and
	to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rob Looney.

	Slawson

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1863 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House